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General Motors Files a Patent for a Floor-Mounted … Foot Massager?
In-car seat massaging systems have become a common feature in mainstream cars like the Buick Envision, Ford F-150, and Ford Explorer. But now General Motors is taking things to the next level by filing a patent for a foot massager. The patent filing submitted to the United Patent and Trademark Office (and spotted by The Drive) describes a foot massaging system embedded in the floorboard. Titled “Vehicle Foot Massage System in A Vehicle Floor,” this built-in massage feature would use compressed air to create moving patterns underneath passengers’ feet. In other words, air pockets that move up and down just like the mechanism found on massaging seats. See all 2 photos Implanted in specific locations throughout the floor, all passengers, except for the driver who n...
The 4 Best Trainer Styles to Wear With Jeans
Trainers are to jeans as Nutella is to pancakes; eyeliner is to Alexa Chung; and corsets are to the cast of Bridgerton. They just look good together. The only major flaw in this thinking, however, is that every pair of trainers works with every pair of jeans. As someone who has often chosen jeans and sneakers over heels and a dress, I’ve worked out that there are certain trainers that work best with certain jeans silhouettes. Yes, it does help that I own a fair amount of both, but the way I see it is that you can rest assured that I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about this and have honed down the ideal combos. When thinking about what trainers to wear with jeans, the first I think about is the hem of the trousers. Are they cropped or tapered? This immediately ...
We Imagine the Space Force-Inspired Ram 1500 Built to Serve Edition
Ram recently announced the release of the latest—and, apparently, last—variant of its full-size 1500 pickup’s Built to Serve special edition trim. Each Ram 1500 Built to Serve honors a branch of the United States military: the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Notably missing from this list, however, is the recently formed Space Force. How, then, can this fifth iteration of the Ram 1500 Built to Serve be the end of the line for this special trim when the military contains six branches? We reached out to Ram’s parent company, Stellantis, for an answer, but have yet to receive an official comment. Although Ram states the newest, Coast Guard-inspired Ram 1500 Built to Serve pickup marks the “final phase” of the limited-edition line of trucks, the br...
Acura’s RLX Is Dead Here, But JDM Honda Version Gets Advanced Autonomous Tech
We’re inching closer to a reality where cars can take more control over the sometimes mundane, sometimes dangerous task of ferrying humans around. No, we’re not as close as some manufacturers would have you believe to full self-driving, but the first company to receive official recognition of Level 3 driver-assistance capabilities (in this case from the Japanese government) now has a vehicle on sale: the Honda Legend Hybrid EX Honda Sensing Elite, a sedan formerly sold abroad as the Acura RLX. The most cutting-edge driver-assistance systems we’re currently familiar with are what the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) designates Level 2. These setups require a driver to fully monitor and be engaged with the driving task, ready to step in and regain control of the v...
Not for Noobs: Here are Kaskade’s Top 5 Gaming Tracks
After Monstercat‘s massive acquisition of Silk Music, the Monstercat Silk label is already off to a stellar start. Now, dance music megastar Kaskade is gearing up for his debut Monstercat Silk release, which is shaping up to be one of 2021’s best EPs. Kaskade’s Reset EP will be out tomorrow, March 5th, and will consist of four tracks that are also featured in the hit video game Rocket League‘s current season, which moonlights as an homage to electronic dance music. The title of the EP, as well as its opening track, “Flip Reset,” is a clever nod to an in-game Rocket League movement mechanic that pros should be well-versed in. Reset will include the yet-to-be released “Miles To Go,” a collaboration with synth-pop star ...
Toyota GR Supra: 15 Things to Dislike About the Sports Car
If you recall from the last update, Thomas Rosquin, manager of search and business intelligence for MotorTrend, drove our 2020 Toyota Supra on a 500-mile road trip. Upon return, he sent me a list of 10 things he loves and this list of 15 things he does not. I’m inclined to agree. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
2021 Honda Accord EX-L 1.5T First Test: Honda Knows Best
Honda Accord Full Overview Returning to the trailhead exhausted and faint-brained after a 12-mile hike through the canyons and across the creeks surrounding Mount Baldy, there was no car I’d rather be greeted by than the 2021 Honda Accord. Like an old friend, I knew the Japanese midsizer would welcome me without judgement for my foot stink or quivering quads, and that I wouldn’t have to dedicate an ounce of my depleted energy reserves to frustrations like clunky CVT tuning or inconsistent steering. I approached the car and popped its trunk to pile in my damp boots and dusty backpack, but upon closing the trunklid, the Accord uttered three polite beeps and popped it back open. Closing it again brought the same result. Only after I mindlessly tried a few more times expecting some...
24 Trainers That Will Work With Everything in Your Wardrobe
I’ve spent over a decade working as a journalist and most of that has been working in fashion. Over time, those of us who work in this area find they’re more drawn to certain subjects than others. For me, trainers and the surrounding trends have always had a pull. I’m not really sure what it is that has always fascinated me but I imagine growing up as a teenager in the late ’90s with the likes of Oasis and Blur making sports casual something cool and desirable has a lot to answer for. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve always enjoyed the softening effect that sneakers can have on outfits. Formal shoes can feel too old-fashioned with suits but the moment you wear a pair of Adidas Stan Smiths, you’ve got a Phoebe Philo-approved look. Add a pair of high-...
This Jeans Trend Keeps Trying to Come Back, Here’s Proof It’s On the Rise
If there’s one jeans trend we see vacillating in and out of fashion from season to season it’s flared jeans. The ‘70s silhouette always makes an appearance on the runways practically every season—and this spring/summer ’21 was no exception. From Victoria Beckham to Balmain we saw everything from bootcut styles to traditional flares and loose, wide-leg styles pop up on the runways confirming that the retro silhouette is well and truly back in full force—and this season they feel refreshingly modern and cool. We’re seeing the flattering jeans making waves on Instagram too—spotted all over our favorite fashion girls lately—pairing them with everything from sneakers to cute cardigans. Take a peek below to see how cool girls are styling the trend right now and shop our favorites...
2021 Honda Ridgeline Sport HPD First Test: Truckier By a Nose
Honda Ridgeline Full Overview “Can someone move the Pilot?” someone would call over the radio. “That’s the Ridgeline,” would come the eye-rolling response. Don’t get us wrong, we like the Honda Ridgeline here at MotorTrend, but that exact conversation must’ve played out 50 times during our 2017 Truck of the Year competition. Everyone mistook the Ridgeline for our long-term Honda Pilot. If it had been the 2021 Honda Ridgeline, that never would’ve happened. Let’s just get it out of the way. The 2017 Honda Ridgeline midsize pickup looked like a Honda Pilot large SUV that had been Sawzall-converted into a truck (a surprisingly common trend among Los Angeles pool cleaners). That’s not surprising, given the Pilot and Ridgeline have the ...
UPDATE: 50,000 2021 Nissan Rogues Affected by Poor Crash Score, Fix in the Works
Nissan is committed to vehicle safety and is pleased with the 2021 Nissan Rogue’s overall 4-star NCAP safety rating. All 2021 Rogue vehicles fully comply with federal safety standards. Nissan is aware of the two-star NCAP rating for front-passenger safety for 2021 Rogue vehicles assembled at Nissan’s Kyushu, Japan, manufacturing facility prior to Jan. 28, 2021. Nissan applied an update to the front passenger restraint system on all 2021 Rogue vehicles assembled at Nissan’s Smyrna, Tennessee plant, and all vehicles produced after Jan. 28 at the Kyushu plant. Therefore the two-star front-passenger safety rating only applies to the vehicles produced at the Kyushu plant prior to Jan. 28. To ensure customer confidence and satisfaction, Nissan will soon launch a service campaig...
The 2 Products I’m Recommending to All My Friends Who Want Brighter Skin
Along with cardigan weather and brighter mornings, there’s one thing that spring’s arrival guarantees without fail: a flurry of messages from friends and family asking me how they can get their skin looking brighter. Yes, after a long winter spent inside with a distinct lack of vitamin D, most of us are emerging into the early days of spring with dull, tired-looking complexions and we’re seeking solutions, fast. Luckily, our sister skincare line Versed is one step ahead having just launched two new products that are about to be our saving grace for brighter, glowier skin this spring. I’ve been testing them out since they landed on my doorstep last month and they’ve gone straight to the top of my recommendation list for anyone whos...
